QLab Remote vs FooEvents Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QLab Remote
Control and edit live show cues remotely from your iOS device. This companion app for macOS software allows you to flag cues, adjust audio levels, and modify video geometry from anywhere in the venue. It offers a free read-only mode and optional in-app purchases for full editing capabilities.
- Remote control of QLab workspaces
- Edit cue properties
- Adjust audio levels and video geometry
- Flag cues and edit notes
- Real-time cue updates
- Read-Only Mode for safe viewing
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QLab Remote is the official iOS companion app for remote control of QLab, the award-winning live show control software for macOS. QLab Remote requires a connection to QLab 3.0 or later. Some features require a specific minimum version of QLab 4 or 5. See https://qlab.app/docs/v5/networking/qlab-remote/#requirements for details. Get out of the booth and edit your QLab workspace from wherever you are. Flag cues as you sit in tech rehearsal. Adjust audio levels from the front row. Change the geometry of a video cue from the stage. QLab Remote is free to use in "Read-Only Mode", which allows you to view a workspace & follow along worry-free and also includes the unlimited ability to flag cues & edit cue notes. Optional In-App Purchases are available to unlock show control, editing, and light tools features. FEATURES - Automatically finds any QLab workspace on the network. - Updates in QLab are instantly reflected in QLab Remote and vice versa. - Open multiple windows on iPad to view workspaces side-by-side on one screen. - Quickly flag and edit notes for cues. - Easily switch between cue lists. - Watch active cues update in real-time. - Enable "Read-Only Mode" to follow along without worrying you'll accidentally trigger a cue. - Edit basic properties for all cues, such as name, number, notes, color, armed, flagged, etc. - Adjust audio levels and patches for audio, mic, and video cues. - Change display geometry for video, text, and camera cues. - Double-tap a cue to quickly edit it. Please contact support@figure53.com with issues or feedback.
FooEvents Check
This app streamlines event access management by connecting to WordPress websites using FooEvents. It allows for quick attendee search, ticket scanning via camera or Bluetooth scanner, and bulk status updates. Features like offline mode and multi-language support ensure efficient operation.
- Attendee search by name or ticket ID
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Bluetooth scanner integration
- Bulk ticket status updates
- Offline check-in functionality
- Multi-language support
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The FooEvents Check-ins app connects securely to any WordPress website that uses FooEvents, the #1 ticket plugin for WooCommerce. This app makes it easier than ever to manage access to your events, venues and other services like a pro! Attendee Search Easily find attendees that are registered for your event and view their information by searching for them by name or ticket ID. Auto Check-ins Speed up check-ins using the lightning fast auto check-ins option, which will automatically check-in an attendee and return to the scanning screen once their ticket has been successfully validated. Barcode and QR Code Support Scan the 1D barcode or QR code contained on the attendee's ticket directly from your device using the built-in camera or a handheld Bluetooth barcode scanner. Bluetooth Scanner Integration Scan tickets using your mobile device's built-in camera or pair your device to any handheld Bluetooth barcode scanner. Bulk Status Updates Quickly change the ticket status of multiple attendees by using the bulk update feature. Simply select the tickets and mark them as checked-in, checked-out or canceled. Calendar and Image List Styles Set the list style in the app to display events using their featured image or use the new date mode. The date mode will display a customizable color-coded date icon that will help make your events easy to spot even when you're in a rush. Customizable Branding Make the Check-ins apps your own by changing the logo and color scheme from the plugin settings to match your website. Custom Terminology Customize various terms used within the app including 'Events', 'Attendees' and 'Check-ins' to suit your business needs. Dark Mode The Check-ins app supports dark mode so you can save battery life and reduce eye strain and screen glare. Filters and Sorting New filter and sorting options are available for both events and attendees which helps to keep things organized and makes information easier to find, even for large events. Flexible Event Scanning Scan tickets for a specific event or use the global scan option to scan tickets from any screen. Multi-language Support Bonjour Hallo Hola Olá Hallå. Use the Check-ins app in your own language thanks to native support for 17 different languages. Change your language preferences at any time from your device settings. Offline Mode Don't stress if the power goes out or the internet connection drops as you can still do check-ins using the built-in offline mode until your connection is reestablished and the data automatically syncs. Privacy Mode Hide all personal information for attendees and/or ticket purchasers in the app. Only attendee names will be visible for check-in purposes. Restricted Event Display Manage which events are displayed in the app. By default, the Check-ins app displays all published events but you also have the option to display only the events that were created by the signed-in user or you can pre-select which events to display. View Attendee Information View information for attendees as well as any custom attendee fields that were captured when the ticket was purchased.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FooEvents Check at none against QLab Remote's 2. FooEvents Check also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (146 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FooEvents Check asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QLab Remote against 4.7 for FooEvents Check. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FooEvents Check has 146 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of QLab Remote's written reviews are positive against 61% of FooEvents Check's.
QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, FooEvents Check every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QLab Remote | FooEvents Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (26 ratings) | 4.7 (146 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 60.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 146 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Figure 53 | Grenade |
Customer experience
QLab Remote
FooEvents Check
In-app purchases
QLab Remote
- Light Tools$19.99
- Show Control & Editing$39.99
FooEvents Check
No in-app purchases
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